It’s Carnival again… This weekend saw the penultimate event in the annual 3-week Caribbean festival in Toronto, Canada: the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Parade, formerly known as Caribana. Dancing is a great way […]
Down the Road
The FIFA Series- The Orient Express
Orient is a Latin word meaning east. There are three countries in this year’s World Cup that hail from the Middle East (Iran) and the Far East (Japan and the Korea Republic). […]
Shopping with a Conscience
May 10th, 2014 has been designated World Fair Trade Day. The spirit of fair trade is to ensure workers are treated well and paid a fair price for their labour. Accusations of […]
Tuk Tuks in Thailand
Picture this…Riding a tuk tuk that is wheeling in and out of traffic on the crowded streets of Bangkok while the wind whips through your hair and the pollution permeates your lungs. […]
A Whole Lotta Shakin’
No sooner did we post our tips on managing a flood experience then Mother Nature strikes again with one of her specialties. Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, was recently rocked by a […]
“Water Water Everywhere”
What’s this world coming to? Deluges world-wide. Delhi, Calgary, Las Vegas, China, southern Germany, Budapest, Prague, Texas, Toronto… …And likely more areas to come in the coming months. If you find yourself […]
Are You Packing?
Some people like to unpack their clothes when they arrive at their hotel. They make use of the drawers and closets to spread out their things just like at home. Here are […]
I Pack My Suitcase and in it I Put…
…essential clothing items for the female traveller. Here are 5 must-have items we recommend taking on your travels: Scarf Good pair of walking shoes Convertible pants A little black dress Fleece 1. […]
Smokers of the World – Quit! Finding Clean Air in Dirty Spaces
On your travels you will be exposed to various types of air pollution such as cigarette smoke, car exhaust and industrial fumes. Whether touring parts of the Middle East and parts of […]
BYOT – Bring Your Own Toilet Paper
Anyone who has traveled extensively has at least one bathroom horror story. See our post entitled Survival Guide to Squat Toilets Some destinations are toilet-friendly while others are not. Walking around major […]
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